Lumberton Informer

I had spoken with several people and I told them I would restart the blog last week but I didn't keep my word. As I contemplated on how to launch my return, I realized how much I loathed going to the library and the fact that my internet was not working added to the delay. Well, for those that enjoyed reading the blog, I decided to deal with the library staff; at least until my internet services is back up and running. (WTBS: I need to find out how to use my cell phone as a mobile hotspot.) The other reason for the delay was what should I blog about? Should I blog about the rumors that Mayor Holder has/had a problem with the things I was posting on MY facebook page? Should I blog about the board finally promoting Elsie-Cowart to the position of Chief of Police? Should I blog about the new public works director, Ryan Easley (and trust, I have a lot to say about him but I will save it for after the Thanksgiving Holiday)? There's a lot of things I could blog about but I will ju...

I know it's been a while since I've blogged. I wanted to take a moment and share an email I received from Dr. Maya Angelou. . . Dear Jonathan, I am not writing to you as a black voter, or a woman voter, or as a voter who is over 70 years old and six feet tall. I am writing to you as a representative of this great country -- as an American. It is your job to vote. It is your responsibility, your right, and your privilege. You may be pretty or plain, heavy or thin, gay or straight, poor or rich. But remember this: In an election, every voice is equally powerful -- don't underestimate your vote. Voting is the great equalizer.As a country, we can scarcely perceive the magnitude of our progress. My grandmother and my uncle experienced circumstances that would break your heart. When they went to vote, they were asked impossible questions like, "How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?" When they couldn't answer, they couldn't vote. So don't si...